Cadillac Escalade EXT vs. Chevrolet Avalanche
Highlights
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$63,060
|
$35,980
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Bed Length |
53 in
|
63.30/98.20 in
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V8
|
Gas/Ethanol V8
|
| MPG |
13 City / 18 Hwy
|
15 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
403 hp
|
320 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
6
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Ethanol V8
|
Gas/Ethanol V8
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
403 @ 5700
|
320 @ 5400
|
| Displacement |
6.2L/376
|
5.3L/325
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
417 @ 4300
|
335 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
13 City / 18 Hwy
|
15 City / 21 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
17.6 qts
|
16.6 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
17 x 7.5 in
|
17 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P265/65R18
|
P265/70R17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
P265/70R17
|
P265/70R17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P265/65R18
|
P265/70R17
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 x 8.0 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
5-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Coil Over Shock
|
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-Floating
|
Semi-Floating
|
Steering
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
43 ft
|
43 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
Not Available ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
65 in
|
65 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor |
53 in
|
63.30/98.20 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
50 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
65 in
|
65 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume |
54 ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Cargo Volume |
46 ft³
|
46 ft³
|
| Height, Overall |
75 in
|
77 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Rear |
9 in
|
9 in
|
| Tailgate Width |
N/A
|
50 in
|
| Overhang, Front |
N/A
|
39 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear |
N/A
|
50 in
|
| Wheelbase |
130 in
|
130 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
79 in
|
79 in
|
| Ground to Top of Load Floor |
25 in
|
31 in
|
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper |
N/A
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor |
N/A
|
50 in
|
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper |
222 in
|
221 in
|
| Cab to End of Frame |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
23 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Ground Clearance, Front |
9 in
|
9 in
|
| Length, Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Gross Combined Wt Rating |
14,000 lbs
|
11,000 lbs
|
| Option Weight - Front |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
3,036 lbs
|
2,893 lbs
|
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
7,200 lbs
|
7,000 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
1,265 lbs
|
1,295 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
5,935 lbs
|
5,705 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
2,899 lbs
|
2,812 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Payload |
1,265 lbs
|
1,295 lbs
|
| As Spec'd Curb Weight |
5,935 lbs
|
5,705 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
31 gal
|
32 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
500 lbs
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
7,600 lbs
|
5,100 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
5,000 lbs
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
1,140 lbs
|
765 lbs
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Gross Axle Weight Rating |
7,900 lbs
|
7,600 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not Available gal
|
Not Available gal
|
| Option Weight - Rear |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
Safety
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160
|
145
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
600
|
Brakes
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.5 x 0.787 in
|
13.5 x 0.78 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 x 1.18 in
|
13.0 x 1.18 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is more reliable than the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2013 Avalanche versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2013 Escalade EXT.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT with 17 MPG combined versus 14 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT or the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is cheaper than the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT with a $35,980 starting MSRP versus a $63,060 starting MSRP.
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